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Please note: Families are varied and the use of the word Parent(s) refers to the adult(s) who are responsible for the camper.   

Please carefully review all tabs on this webpage prior to your camper’s first day of camp.  

Location  |  Franklin Elementary  |  305 W Lakeside St., Madison 

Camp Cell Phone  |  608-445-8028 

Camp Hours   |  Monday-Thursday 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and Friday 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.  

  • Drop-off takes place between 7:30-9 a.m.  
  • Pick-up takes place Monday-Thursday between 4-5:30 p.m. and Friday between 3-4:30 p.m.  
  • Please note, there is no camp Monday, July 3 or Tuesday, July 4 
  • Camp ends at 4 p.m. on Friday, August 18 

Meet the Staff  

  • Camp Director  |  Taylor  
  • Assistant Camp Director  |  Bee  
  • Counselors  |  Emille, Anna, Princess & Shannon

All staff have education and/or experience related to working with children. They receive training prior to the start of the camp season and are certified in first aid and CPR.   

Health & Wellness at Camp   

Please monitor your camper for possible illness at home prior to arriving at camp each day. If your camper has a fever greater than 100° F or other illness, please keep your camper home for the day and contact our administrative office regarding their absence.   

Wisconsin Youth Company follows CDC COVID-19 guidelines as well as standard communicable disease policies. If your camper tests positive for COVID-19, please let us know right away by emailing info@wisconsinyouthcompany.org.

Families will be notified of COVID-19 exposure and other communicable diseases through signage posted at program. Wisconsin Youth Company programs follow current CDC, Public Health and Department of Children and Families guidelines in regard to face coverings at program. 

Upon arrival, directors will complete a visual wellness check before campers enter their group. 

Dropping Off Your Camper 

Where to Park  |  Parking is available along Lakeside Street in front of Franklin Elementary and other side streets in the area. Enter through Door #2.  

Drop-off Procedure  |  After entering the school building, walk through the doors and continue down the hallway. Camp staff will be waiting to walk you through the sign-in process. If you would like your camper to arrive independently by walking or biking, please contact the administrative office to authorize Independent Arrival. 

Medications, Sunscreen, and Insect Repellent |  If your camper has medications, sunscreen or insect repellent, please bring these on the first day of their attendance. All items should be labelled with first and last name. Wisconsin Youth Company does provide sunscreen and insect repellent. Campers are not required to bring their own.  

What to Bring to Camp 

Please only send your camper with the following items. All items should be labeled with your camper’s first and last name:  

  • Sack lunch (nut-free) that does not need to be refrigerated or microwaved  
  • Gym shoes or sandals with a heel strap (no flip flops)  
  • Water bottle labeled with child’s first and last name 
  • Extra set of clothing, as needed  

Please do not send your camper with any unnecessary items. Toys from home will not be permitted. Wisconsin Youth Company is not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged personal property, including clothing.  

Picking Up Your Camper  

When to Pick-up  |  Campers should be picked up during the designated pick-up timeframe: Monday-Thursday 4-5:30 p.m. and Friday 3-4:30 p.m. If you need to pick up your camper early, please coordinate that directly with the camp director in advance.  

Pick-up Procedure  |  After entering the school building, walk through the doors and continue down the hallway until you come to the gymnasium (main camp area) on your right. Camp staff will be waiting to walk you through the sign-out process. Camp staff will check your ID or confirm your identity before releasing your camper to you. Because of the amount of children and families we work with over the summer months, there is a chance that you may be asked more than once. Your patience and cooperation is greatly appreciated.

Independent Departure  |  If you would like your camper to walk home independently or meet you at your vehicle, please contact the administrative office to authorize Independent Departure. Campers cannot meet you at your vehicle unless they have prior authorization.  

Authorized Pick-up Person  |  Only authorized pick-up people can pick up your camper. If you would like to add an additional authorized pick-up person, please email info@wisconsinyouthcompany.org. All authorized pick-up people are encouraged to have a photo ID on them. With the safety of campers in mind, staff will check IDs if they have not met a pick-up person or do not recognize a pick-up person.  

Absences  

Please call the 24-hour attendance message line, 608-276-9898, if your camper will be absent. Please call before 8:30 a.m. if the message pertains to that day. 

Camper Groups  

Each camper will be assigned a group for the week. Each group will have access to the main camp area as well as classroom space for use during the day. Groups will have no more than 18 campers.  

  • We will aim to keep your camper in the same group each week. Since some campers are only enrolled for a few weeks, some campers may change groups throughout the summer.  
  • Materials and toys will be cleaned and sanitized throughout the summer. 
  • Camper groups will be divided by age. If you have two or more campers that you would like to request remain in the same group, please contact our administrative office.  
  • Each camper will have a designated space to store their belongings. Campers should only bring essential items for the day.  

Snack & Lunch  

It’s important campers start each day with a good breakfast prior to camp, and bring a nutritious and satisfying lunch.

Sack lunches must not require refrigeration or microwaving; milk is provided. A morning and afternoon snack will be provided. Some campers have life-threatening allergies (like a peanut or tree nut allergy). For this reason, WYC requests that campers bring a nut-free lunch. All snacks served at camp are nut-free.  

  • Campers will eat snack and lunch with their group either in the main camp area or outdoors.  
  • All campers must wash hands with soap and water before and after eating.  

Field Trips  

Details regarding field trips can be found on the This Week at Camp tab. Camp Bayside will typically take field trips on Thursday each week; however, this is subject to change. Campers should come to camp prepared for the day’s field trip with appropriate footwear, their camp t-shirt, and water bottle.  

Swimming Trips  

Details regarding swim trips can be found on the This Week at Camp tab. To review your camper’s swim level please contact your camp director or email info@wisconsinyouthcompany.org. Campers will be grouped by swim level with no more than 8 campers per group. Camp Bayside will typically swim on Tuesday each week; however, this is subject to change. Camp Bayside will only visit local pools with lifeguards on duty and an option for zero-depth entry. Some weeks, camp will visit a splash pad instead of pool. Campers should come to camp prepared with a swimsuit, towel, and camp t-shirt.  

Please review Wisconsin Youth Company’s swim guidelines to ensure accuracy. If your camper has been previously enrolled in a WYC camp program, their swim level may not match their current swimming skill. To help ensure a successful week of camp for your child and WYC staff, please update this information by emailing info@wisconsinyouthcompany.org prior to the start of the camp week. 

Keeping Camp Clean  

We understand the need to keep camp clean is more important now than ever before. Because of this, we are implementing the following practices:  

  • Campers and staff will be required to wash hands often and thoroughly.  
  • Staff will clean and disinfect program materials on a regular basis. 
  • Facility staff will clean high-traffic areas within the building including bathrooms.  
  • All disinfecting will happen in a room that is not accessible to campers. Disinfecting of group spaces will only happen when campers are not present. 
  • For cleaning, staff will use a detergent/soap and water solution.  
  • For disinfecting, staff will use EPA-approved products.  

Spending Time Outdoors  

Counselors will be encouraged to take their campers outdoors as much as possible. Campers will have water, sunscreen, and shade available to them while outdoors. Please send your camper dressed for the outdoors, every day.  

Program Activities & Guest Presenters  

Our summer team has been working hard to ensure that campers have a fun and enriching experience this summer. Campers will participate in weekly theme-based activities and off-site field trips. Weekly themes can be found on your camp’s website. Some additional activities could be led by guest presenters depending on the week. Details regarding guest presenters can be found on the This Week at Camp tab. 

Parent Contact Information  

It is important that Parents can easily be reached throughout the camp day. Please verify your contact information in your parent portal and contact the administrative office if changes need to be made.  

In the event that camp staff contact you requesting that your camper be picked up for illness or other reasons, we ask that you do so immediately. If you are unable to pick up your camper immediately, please arrange for emergency pick-up individuals. These individuals must be listed as authorized pick-up persons on your account.  

Changing Account Information  

Written notification is required to make any changes to your account information (i.e. phone numbers, pick-up persons, emergency contacts, etc.). An email from the email address on-file is sufficient. Your account password is required to make changes.  

Additional Program Information  

Additional program related information can be found in the program handbook. 

No Camp Days  

There is no camp Monday, July 3 or Tuesday, July 4, 2023   

Contact Wisconsin Youth Company 

Summer Program Director, Nate Peterson
npeterson@wisconsinyouthcompany.org 

Wisconsin Youth Company Administrative Office – Mailing Address
733 Struck St.- 45620
Madison, Wisconsin 53744 

Phone: 608-276-9782 ext. 0
Fax: 262-547-0394
24-Hour Attendance Message Line: 608-276-9898
Email: info@wisconsinyouthcompany.org 

Use the above address, fax, email and phone number for payments, registration and billing inquires, and other general information. You may also access your account online on the parent portal. 

Q: Who can drop off and pick up campers?  

A: Following Wisconsin Youth Company policy, campers may only be dropped off and picked up from camp by authorized pick-up person(s) listed on their registration.  

Q: What happens if my child gets sick while at camp?  

A: Each camp has a designated space available to use in the event that a camper gets sick. While in this space, they will remain supervised by staff. Staff will call for immediate pick-up. Please ensure that your camper is picked up as soon as possible. 

Q: When will my camper receive their camp t-shirt and when do they need to wear it? 

A: Campers will receive their t-shirt during their first week of camp. Campers should wear their t-shirts on all field and swim trip days. 

Q: Can I pick up my child from a field or swim trip? 

A: Pick-up from an off-site field or swim trip is an option when needed by families, although is not preferred. Please coordinate specific details with the camp director at your child’s camp location. Please note off-site pickup is not always an option. Field and swim trips are pre-determined and will not be altered to accommodate pick up or drop off for children. 

Q: Do I need to provide sunscreen and insect repellent for my camper? 

A: Wisconsin Youth Company provides sunscreen and insect repellent for all campers attending summer programs. WYC uses Rocky Mountain brand 30 SPF lotion sunscreen and Cutter DEET-free insect repellent. Families may provide their own sunscreen and/or insect repellent. Please contact our administrative office at info@wisconsinyouthcompany.org for Dane county families and waukesha@wisconsinyouthcompany.org for Waukesha families for additional details. 

Q: How do I update my child’s swim level? 

A: The easiest way to update your child’s swim level is to contact the administrative office at info@wisconsinyouthcompany.org for Dane County families and waukesha@wisconsinyouthcompany.org for Waukesha families. You can also fill out necessary paperwork at your child’s camp location, but due to the volume of changes and the workload of camp staff, it is preferred that you contact the administrative office. Please note changes are not immediate.  

Q: What is the time frame I can drop off/pick up my child? 

A: Children can be dropped off and picked up throughout the camp day. Generally, it is preferred that your child is dropped off between 7:30-9 a.m. and picked up between 4-5:30 p.m. (4-4:30 p.m. on Fridays). If you will be dropping off or picking up outside of those hours, please talk with the camp directors at your camp location. 

Q: Is there transportation provided by WYC for campers from summer school locations? 

A: WYC does not provide transportation to camp following summer school sessions. Site specific information regarding arriving to camp following summer school can be found on the Welcome tab for that camp location. All transportation must be arranged through your school district. 

Welcome to Camp!

A note from the directors | We are excited to begin the summer season with new and old faces! We hope to have a great summer filled with field trips, swim trips, games, projects, and more!

Swimming Trip  |   Goodman Pool | Tuesday, June 20 | Depart at 12:30 p.m. & return at 4 p.m.

  • Campers will walk to Goodman Pool
  • What to Bring |  Swimsuit, orange camp t-shirt, towel, swim shoes

Field Trip | Governor Dodge State park | Thursday, June 22 | Depart at 12:30 p.m. & return at 4 p.m.

  • What to Bring |  Tennis shoes/sandals with strap, orange camp t-shirt, water bottle, small backpack

Weekly Projects:

  • Dancing Cranberries
  • Homemade Butter
  • Chalk Pastels
  • Cranberry Play-Doh
  • Maple Syrup Milkshake

Weekly Activities:

  • All Camp Kickball
  • Sharks and Minnows
  • Nature Scavenger Hunt
  • Bridge Ball

Special Camp Days 

Monday | Walking Field Trip

  • Bernie’s Beach or Goodman Park

Wednesday | Show N Tell & At Camp Water Day

  • Bring something to share!
  • Bring Clothes that can get wet/towels/shoes with back, etc.)

Friday | Friday Fest!

  • Dress Up: Wisconsin Gear (Sports, Lakes, Towns, etc.)
  • DIY Sailboats
  • Smores
  • Snow Slime

Reminders  

  • Please send a nut-free lunch and water bottle labelled with first and last name with your camper each day
  • If you child has medications at camp, they must be dropped off on their first day of attendance.
  • Camp runs from 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. (4:30 p.m. on Fridays)
  • Site Cell Phone: 608-445-8028
  • Call the attendance at 608-276-9898 if your child will be absent
  • Campers should wear tennis shoes or sandals with a back strap (please no flip flops)

 

Welcome to Camp!

A note from the directors | We made it through our first week of camp and campers had so much fun! We hope to continue the fun into week two with our Moovin’ and Groovin’ theme!

Swimming Trip  |   Goodman Pool | Tuesday, June 27 | Depart at 12:30 p.m. & return at 4 p.m.

  • Campers will walk to Goodman Pool
  • What to Bring |  Swimsuit, orange camp t-shirt, towel, swim shoes 
  • No swim floaties are allowed at the pool

Field Trip Sassy Cow Creamery | Wednesday, June 28 | Depart at 1:15 p.m. & return at 4 p.m.

  • What to Bring |  Tennis shoes/sandals with strap, orange camp t-shirt, water bottle, small backpack

Weekly Projects:

  • Cow Mask 
  • Milk Magic 
  • Tin Can Cowbell 

Weekly Activities:

  • Egg Race 
  • Spot the Cow 

Special Camp Days 

Monday | Walking Field Trip 

  • Bernie’s Beach or Goodman Park

Wednesday | Show N Tell 

  • Bring something to share! 

Thursday | Water Day

  • Bring clothes and shoes that can get wet as well as a towel! 

Friday | Friday Fest!

  • Dress Up: Cows
  • Milkshakes 
  • Milk the Cow 
  • Sock Cow Craft 
  • Milk and Cereal Pops  

Reminders  

  • Please send a nut-free lunch and water bottle labelled with first and last name with your camper each day
  • If you child has medications at camp, they must be dropped off on their first day of attendance.
  • Camp runs from 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. (4:30 p.m. on Fridays)
  • Site Cell Phone: 608-445-8028
  • Call the attendance at 608-276-9898 if your child will be absent
  • Campers should wear tennis shoes or sandals with a back strap (please no flip flops)

Welcome to Camp!

A note from the directors | Lets get ready to Splish and Splash! This week we will cool down with some water games! Kiddos should be prepared to get wet everyday and enjoy some water fun!

Swimming Trip  |   Goodman Pool | Thursday, July 6 | Depart at 12:30 p.m. & return at 4 p.m.

  • Campers will walk to Goodman Pool
  • What to Bring |  Swimsuit, orange camp t-shirt, towel, swim shoes 
  • No swim floaties are allowed at the pool

Weekly Projects:

  • Water Bead Stress Ball  
  • Water Color Painting 
  • Lava Lamp 

Weekly Activities:

  • Water Bucket Relay 
  • Water Balloon Race 
  • Freeze Tag 

Special Camp Days 

Wednesday | Show N Tell & Water Day

  • Bring something to share! 
  • Bring clothes and shoes that can get wet as well as a towel! 

Friday | Friday Fest!

  • Dress Up: Wear Blue
  • More Water Games (Frozen T-shirt, Cup of Chance, Roll 6 and Splash, Water Balloon Spoon Race, Water Balloon Musical Chairs)  

Reminders  

  • Please send a nut-free lunch and water bottle labelled with first and last name with your camper each day
  • If you child has medications at camp, they must be dropped off on their first day of attendance.
  • Camp runs from 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. (4:30 p.m. on Fridays)
  • Site Cell Phone: 608-445-8028
  • Call the attendance at 608-276-9898 if your child will be absent
  • Campers should wear tennis shoes or sandals with a back strap (please no flip flops)

Welcome to Camp!

A note from the directors |Welcome to Week 4 of Camp Bayside.  We will be exploring and learning about a wide range of animals with fun animal projects and games this week!

Swimming Trip  |   Goodman Pool | Tuesday, July 11 | Depart at 12:30 p.m. & return at 4 p.m.

  • Campers will walk to Goodman Pool
  • What to Bring |  Swimsuit, orange camp t-shirt, towel, swim shoes
  • No swim floaties are allowed at the pool

Field Trip | Henry Vilas Zoo | Thursday, July 13 | Depart at 12:30 p.m. & return at 4 p.m.

  • What to Bring |  Tennis shoes/sandals with strap, orange camp t-shirt, water bottle, small backpack

Weekly Projects:

  • Monkey Tails
  • Zebra Slime
  • Paper Plate Snakes
  • Egg Carton Animals
  • Ice Excavation
  • Elephant Toothpaste

Weekly Activities:

  • Animal Scavenger Hunt
  • Sharks n Minnows
  • Duck, Duck, Goose
  • Poison Dart Frog

Special Camp Days 

Monday | Walking Field Trip

  • Bernie’s Beach or Goodman Park

Wednesday | Show N Tell & At Camp Water Day

  • Bring something to share!
  • Bring Clothes that can get wet/towels/shoes with back, etc.)

Friday | Friday Fest!

  • Dress Up: Favorite Animal
  • Zoo Animal Scavenger Hunt
  • Animal Pair Find
  • Animal Cracker Magnets

Reminders  

  • Please send a nut-free lunch and water bottle labelled with first and last name with your camper each day
  • If you child has medications at camp, they must be dropped off on their first day of attendance.
  • Camp runs from 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. (4:30 p.m. on Fridays)
  • Site Cell Phone: 608-445-8028
  • Call the attendance at 608-276-9898 if your child will be absent
  • Campers should wear tennis shoes or sandals with a back strap (please no flip flops)

Welcome to Camp!

A note from the directors | Welcome to Week 5 of Camp Bayside! This week we are preparing for our trip to the County Fair with carnival games and activities. We will get a taste of the fair with food and our own games!

Swimming Trip  |   Goodman Pool | Tuesday, July 18 | Depart at 12:30 & return at 4 p.m.

  • Campers will walk to Goodman Pool
  • What to Bring |  Swimsuit, orange camp t-shirt, towel, goggles, small bag, swim shoes
  • No swim floaties are allowed at the pool

Field Trip | Dane County Fair | Thursday, July 12 | Depart at 12:30 & return at 4 p.m.

  • What to Bring |  Tennis shoes/sandals with strap, orange camp t-shirt, water bottle, small backpack
  • Children will get $5 from camp to spend on a treat/game at the fair. They will not be able to bring their own money.

Weekly Projects:

  • Kool-Aid slushie
  • DIY fair games
  • Apple nachos

Weekly Activities:

  • Balloon tennis
  • Stuffy show
  • Potato sack race

Special Camp Days 

Monday | Walking Field Trip

  • Bernie’s Beach or Goodman Park

Wednesday | Show ‘N Tell at Camp Water Day

  • Bring a stuffy for Show
  • Bring clothes that can get wet, towel, shoes with a strap

Friday | Friday Fest!

  • Dress Up: Wear stripes
  • Face paining
  • Candy apple bowls
  • Fair games: ring toss, ball in cup, balloon pop, can knock down.

Reminders  

  • Please send a nut-free lunch and water bottle labelled with first and last name with your camper each day.
  • If you child has medications at camp, they must be dropped off on their first day of attendance.
  • Camp runs 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. (4:30 p.m. on Fridays).
  • Site cell phone: 608-445-8028.
  • Call the attendance line at 608-276-9898 if your child will be absent.
  • Campers should wear tennis shoes or sandals with a back strap (please no flip flops).

Welcome to Camp!

A note from the directors | Welcome to Week 6 of Camp Bayside! We will be look exploring nature this week and learn about what it all has to offer us!

Swimming Trip  |  Sun Prairie Aquatic Center | Tuesday, July 25 | Depart at 12:30 & return at 4 p.m.

  • What to Bring |  Swimsuit, orange camp t-shirt, towel, goggles, small bag, swim shoes
  • No swim floaties are allowed at the pool

Field Trip | Goodman Youth Farm | Thursday, July 27 | Depart at 1 & return at 3:45 p.m.

  • What to Bring |  Tennis shoes/sandals with strap, orange camp t-shirt, water bottle, small backpack

Weekly Projects:

  • Dirt cups 
  • Nature walk vase 
  • Seed mosaic 
  • Moving caterpillar 
  • Pot decorating 
  • Rice Krispy flowers 

Weekly Activities:

  • Rainbow tag 
  • Nature bingo 
  • Hungry human hippos 
  • Animal races 

Special Camp Days 

Monday | Walking Field Trip

  • Bernie’s Beach or Goodman Park

Wednesday | Show ‘N Tell at Camp Water Day

  • Bring clothes that can get wet, towel, shoes with a strap

Friday | Friday Fest!

  • Dress Up: Flowers/plants (wear in hair, on clothes, necklace, etc.)
  • Dandelion Play-Doh
  • DIY flower pot
  • Veggie pizza/fruit salad

Reminders  

  • Please send a nut-free lunch and water bottle labelled with first and last name with your camper each day.
  • If you child has medications at camp, they must be dropped off on their first day of attendance.
  • Camp runs 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. (4:30 p.m. on Fridays).
  • Site cell phone: 608-445-8028.
  • Call the attendance line at 608-276-9898 if your child will be absent.
  • Campers should wear tennis shoes or sandals with a back strap (please no flip flops).

Welcome to Camp!

A note from the directors | Welcome to Week 7 of Camp Bayside. We will hopefully be laughing and joking around this week with some fun and funny activities!

Swimming Trip  |  Goodman Pool | Tuesday, August 1 | Depart at 12:30 & return at 4 p.m.

  • What to Bring |  Swimsuit, orange camp t-shirt, towel, goggles, small bag, swim shoes
  • No swim floaties are allowed at the pool

Field Trip | Circus World | Thursday, August 3 | Depart at 10 a.m. & return at 4 p.m.

  • What to Bring |  Tennis shoes/sandals with strap, orange camp t-shirt, water bottle, small backpack
  • Please pack a paper bag lunch to easy transport and disposal.

Weekly Projects:

  • Elephant toothpaste 
  • Circus snack mix 
  • Clown masks 
  • Jester hat

Weekly Activities:

  • 3-legged race 
  • Juggling 
  • Pin the nose on the clown 
  • Circus yoga 

Special Camp Days 

Monday | Walking Field Trip

  • Bernie’s Beach or Goodman Park

Wednesday | Show ‘N Tell at Camp Water Day

  • Bring clothes that can get wet, towel, shoes with a strap

Friday | Friday Fest!

  • Dress Up: Clown
  • Circus popcorn mix
  • DIY flower pot
  • Balloon animals
  • Talent show

Reminders  

  • Please send a nut-free lunch and water bottle labelled with first and last name with your camper each day.
  • If you child has medications at camp, they must be dropped off on their first day of attendance.
  • Camp runs 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. (4:30 p.m. on Fridays).
  • Site cell phone: 608-445-8028.
  • Call the attendance line at 608-276-9898 if your child will be absent.
  • Campers should wear tennis shoes or sandals with a back strap (please no flip flops).

Welcome to Camp!

A note from the directors | Week 8 of Camp Bayside brings discovery and science back to us by learning new ideas and asking questions!

Swimming Trip  |  Sun Prairie Aquatic Center | Tuesday, August 8 | Depart at 12:30 & return at 4 p.m.

  • What to Bring |  Swimsuit, orange camp t-shirt, towel, goggles, small bag, swim shoes
  • No swim floaties are allowed at the pool

Field Trip | UW Geology Museum | Thursday, August 10 | Depart at 1:45 & return at 4 p.m.

  • What to Bring |  Tennis shoes/sandals with strap, orange camp t-shirt, water bottle, small backpack

Weekly Projects:

  • Coffee filter flower
  • Ice cream in a bag
  • Unpoppable bubble
  • Paper airplanes

Weekly Activities:

  • Sharks ‘n Minnows
  • Parachute
  • Build a bridge

Special Camp Days 

Monday | Walking Field Trip

  • Bernie’s Beach or Goodman Park

Wednesday | Show ‘N Tell at Camp Water Day

  • Bring clothes that can get wet, towel, shoes with a strap

Friday | Friday Fest!

  • Dress Up: Scientist or Monster
  • Slime
  • Shrinky dinks
  • Coke and Mentos
  • Random supply creations

Reminders  

  • Please send a nut-free lunch and water bottle labelled with first and last name with your camper each day.
  • If you child has medications at camp, they must be dropped off on their first day of attendance.
  • Camp runs 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. (4:30 p.m. on Fridays).
  • Site cell phone: 608-445-8028.
  • Call the attendance line at 608-276-9898 if your child will be absent.
  • Campers should wear tennis shoes or sandals with a back strap (please no flip flops).

Welcome to Camp!

A note from the directors | We have made it to the last week of Camp Bayside! We hope to make the best of the week with some unforgettable field trips and revisit some of our favorite activities from the summer!

Thanks for being a part of our summer and I hope everyone enjoys the rest of the sunny and warm days of the season!

Swimming Trip  |  Goodman Pool | Tuesday, August 15 | Depart at 12:30 & return at 4 p.m.

  • What to Bring |  Swimsuit, orange camp t-shirt, towel, goggles, small bag, swim shoes
  • No swim floaties are allowed at the pool

Field Trip | Havens Petting Farm | Wednesday, August 16 | Depart at 12:30 & return at 4 p.m.

  • What to Bring |  Tennis shoes/sandals with strap, orange camp t-shirt, water bottle, small backpack

Field Trip | All Camp Extravaganza, Lakeview Park | Thursday, August 17 | Depart at 10 a.m. & return at 4 p.m.

  • What to Bring |  Tennis shoes/sandals with strap, orange camp t-shirt, water bottle, small backpack

Field Trip | McKee Farms Splashpad | Friday, August 18 | Depart at 12:30 & return at 3:30 p.m.

  • What to Bring | Swimsuit, orange camp t-shirt, towel, small bag, swim shoes

Weekly Projects:

  • Tie dye t-shirts 
  • Water beads 
  • Paper bag puppets 
  • Parachute games 

Weekly Activities:

  • Kickball 
  • Soccer 
  • Tag 
  • 4 square 

Special Camp Days 

Monday | Walking Field Trip

  • Bernie’s Beach or Goodman Park

Wednesday | Show ‘N Tell 

Friday | Friday Fest!

  • Dress Up:  Olympic/Favorite athlete 
  • End of Summer Celebration: balloons, popsicles/ice cream, face paint, etc.

Reminders  

  • Please send a nut-free lunch and water bottle labelled with first and last name with your camper each day.
  • If you child has medications at camp, they must be dropped off on their first day of attendance.
  • Camp runs 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. (4:30 p.m. on Fridays).
  • Site cell phone: 608-445-8028.
  • Call the attendance line at 608-276-9898 if your child will be absent.
  • Campers should wear tennis shoes or sandals with a back strap (please no flip flops).
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